What is the relationship between the most probable speed $(\alpha)$,average speed $(v)$,and root mean square speed $(u)$?

  • A
    $\alpha : v : u = 1 : 1.128 : 1.224$
  • B
    $\alpha : v : u = 1.128 : 1 : 1.224$
  • C
    $\alpha : v : u = 1.128 : 1.224 : 1$
  • D
    $\alpha : v : u = 1.224 : 1.128 : 1$

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